Will burn Shah Rukh Khan alive: Ayodhya seer amid Pathaan controversy
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), December 21: In response to the uproar caused by the recently released "Besharam Rang" song, a dance sequence from the upcoming film "Pathan" starring the superstar and Deepika Padukone, a seer from Ayodhya has threatened to "burn Shah Rukh Khan alive."
On December 19, Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya of Tapasvi Chbhawani while talking to the media said that he would defend anyone who "burned" the actor in court. The seer added that any cinema hall that screens the movie will be burned down. She also called for a ban on the movie being shown in theatres.
"They have insulted our Bhagwa rang (saffron colour). Such films should be boycotted...Shah Rukh Khan has made no web series against the Prophet because he has no guts... He only insults Sanatan Dharma. Insulting Sanatan Dharma has been made a means of earning money. If Sanatan Dharma is insulted, then a death sentence will be given. I will burn Shah Rukh alive if I see him," Paramhans Acharya added.
Since its release, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's song 'Besharam Rang,' which depicts a dance sequence, has sparked controversy.
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The song has received harsh criticism, with several BJP leaders also objecting. Earlier, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra told reporters: "The costumes in the song at first glance are objectionable. It is clearly visible that the song of the film 'Pathaan' has been shot with a dirty mindset."
Mishra made the statement two days after the song was released.
"I don't think this is right, and I will tell the director and makers of the film to fix it. Earlier also Deepika Padukone came in support of 'Tukde Tukde Gang' at JNU and that's why her mentality has come in front of everyone before. And that is why I believe that the name of this song 'Besharam Rang' is also objectionable in itself and the way saffron and green have been worn, the song's colours, the lyrics and the title of the film are not peaceful. It needs improvement. If it is not done, then we will consider whether its telecast should be allowed in Madhya Pradesh. Now let's see, so far all those who have been asked have improved. If it's not done then we will consider it," he said.
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- ANI
